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New label and management for Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
Canberra's unapologetic punk-rockers Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have announced their new label home and management deal. The four-piece is now signed to Unified Music Group's Domestic La La,…

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New label and management for Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
Canberra's unapologetic punk-rockers Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have announced their new label home and management deal. The four-piece is now signed to Unified Music Group's Domestic La La,…

Australian music's #MeToo moment and the impact on survivors’ mental health
TRIGGER WARNING: This article and pages it links to contains information about rape, sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. As many disturbing stories emerge about the…

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Australian music's #MeToo moment and the impact on survivors’ mental health
TRIGGER WARNING: This article and pages it links to contains information about rape, sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. As many disturbing stories emerge about the…

The Brag's NFT store will be ARIA Charts accredited
The Brag's limited edition NFT of the first-ever Rolling Stone Australia cover will be ARIA Charts accredited. In an Australian first, all sales of the Rolling Stone Australia cover, featuring…

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The Brag's NFT store will be ARIA Charts accredited
The Brag's limited edition NFT of the first-ever Rolling Stone Australia cover will be ARIA Charts accredited. In an Australian first, all sales of the Rolling Stone Australia cover, featuring…

Where's the roadmap? Government's decision on live music events is literally costing people their livelihoods
The decision in Queensland last weekend to cancel the live music entertainment for a 100% capacity crowd at a rugby league match at Suncorp Stadium due to ‘COVID restrictions’ shows that some…

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Where's the roadmap? Government's decision on live music events is literally costing people their livelihoods
The decision in Queensland last weekend to cancel the live music entertainment for a 100% capacity crowd at a rugby league match at Suncorp Stadium due to ‘COVID restrictions’ shows that some…

How to come out of COVID lockdown stronger and more inspired as an Artist or Manager
Still haven’t recovered from the last COVID-19 burn out? Here’s how I want to encourage every artist and manager to stay positive AND creative during this lockdown. First and foremost it is ok to…

Opinion
How to come out of COVID lockdown stronger and more inspired as an Artist or Manager
Still haven’t recovered from the last COVID-19 burn out? Here’s how I want to encourage every artist and manager to stay positive AND creative during this lockdown. First and foremost it is ok to…

The UK’s ‘Equitable Remuneration’ debate, explained
This week CEO of the self-proclaimed ‘fourth major’ BMG, Hartwig Masuch, sent a message to the artists and songwriters signed to the company that concluded with the statement “I want you to know that…

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The UK’s ‘Equitable Remuneration’ debate, explained
This week CEO of the self-proclaimed ‘fourth major’ BMG, Hartwig Masuch, sent a message to the artists and songwriters signed to the company that concluded with the statement “I want you to know that…

Denis Handlin AM exits Sony Music Australia and New Zealand
Editor's note: The article previously stated that Denis Handlin had resigned, this is not the case. As per below, he has been exited from the company. Sony Music Australia and New Zealand chief…

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Denis Handlin AM exits Sony Music Australia and New Zealand
Editor's note: The article previously stated that Denis Handlin had resigned, this is not the case. As per below, he has been exited from the company. Sony Music Australia and New Zealand chief…

The Brag Media acquires new building for artist-first music venue
The Brag Media is moving up in the world. The Sydney-based entertainment and media group has acquired a building in Marrickville which, in the near future, will become home to an artist-first music…

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The Brag Media acquires new building for artist-first music venue
The Brag Media is moving up in the world. The Sydney-based entertainment and media group has acquired a building in Marrickville which, in the near future, will become home to an artist-first music…

External counsel engaged for harassment & sexism claims at Sony Music Australia
Sydney Morning Herald's Nathanael Cooper—who broke the news of Sony Music global's investigation into harassment claims within its Australian offshoot—has published a further update. As reported…

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External counsel engaged for harassment & sexism claims at Sony Music Australia
Sydney Morning Herald's Nathanael Cooper—who broke the news of Sony Music global's investigation into harassment claims within its Australian offshoot—has published a further update. As reported…

Nominations close soon for 2021 Australian Women in Music Awards
Nominations close soon for the 2021 Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA). Set to return to Brisbane in October, nominations are currently open across 17 categories, however they close at midnight…

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Nominations close soon for 2021 Australian Women in Music Awards
Nominations close soon for the 2021 Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA). Set to return to Brisbane in October, nominations are currently open across 17 categories, however they close at midnight…

The Brag Media expands into New Zealand
The Brag Media has announced its expansion into New Zealand with the recent hire of Ryan Baynes as Sales Manager. Responsible for launching the network in New Zealand, Baynes joins the parent company…

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The Brag Media expands into New Zealand
The Brag Media has announced its expansion into New Zealand with the recent hire of Ryan Baynes as Sales Manager. Responsible for launching the network in New Zealand, Baynes joins the parent company…

Q&A: Mushroom Group's Tour Coordinator Joe Nemer is ready to get things back on track
In the most challenging 365 days of his life, Joe Nemer lost his entire line of work, most of his income and his beloved boss, Michael Gudinski. The Melbourne-based concert promoter for Mushroom…

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Q&A: Mushroom Group's Tour Coordinator Joe Nemer is ready to get things back on track
In the most challenging 365 days of his life, Joe Nemer lost his entire line of work, most of his income and his beloved boss, Michael Gudinski. The Melbourne-based concert promoter for Mushroom…
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